During her recent visit to Kigali, the 23-year-old entrepreneur and philanthropist sat down for an exclusive interview with IGIHE, offering a glimpse into her personal journey, her passion projects, and her growing love for her Rwandan heritage.
Though born and bred in Uganda, Muhoza revealed a deep personal connection to Rwanda through her maternal roots. Having visited multiple times before, this trip held special meaning.
“This time around, I just wanted to learn more about the culture and embrace this side of me,” she shared, describing Rwanda as a nation defined by love, patriotism, and a strong sense of unity. “It feels like one big family.”
Her admiration for Rwanda’s societal values, particularly its patriotism and structure, left a lasting impression, highlighting contrasts with her home country while inspiring ideas for regional collaboration.
A night out at the Doja Cat Rwanda concert
Muhoza also joined thousands of fans at the highly talked-about Doja Cat Rwanda Concert, featuring American superstar Doja Cat. The experience, she said, was both exciting and eye-opening.
“It was a last-minute decision, but the turnout was incredible, people from Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda,” she recalled. However, what stood out most wasn’t just the music, but the discipline of the crowd. “In Rwanda, everyone goes home early because they have work the next day. That’s something new to me!”
She believes such international concerts are putting Rwanda firmly on the global entertainment map, attracting tourism and boosting the region’s showbiz industry.
From shy girl to national queen
Crowned on September 20, 2025, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Muhoza’s rise to the crown was anything but predictable. The Bukomansimbi-born beauty admitted she was once shy and reserved.
“I never imagined I’d stand on that stage and hear my name,” she said. “But this journey has transformed me, my confidence, my voice, everything.”
Now preparing to represent Uganda at the 73rd Miss World Festival later this year, Muhoza is stepping onto the global stage with a mission that goes far beyond beauty.
At the heart of Muhoza’s advocacy is the fight against gender-based violence, a cause deeply personal to her.
“It’s something close to my heart because I’ve seen my own mother go through it and the trauma we carried as her children,” she shared. “One in three women globally experience gender-based violence, and it’s something we need to talk about now to protect future generations.”
Through the Miss Uganda Foundation and her own Fairfield Foundation, which she co-founded with her sisters, Muhoza is actively working in schools and communities. Her initiatives include tackling period poverty by distributing sanitary products in schools and advocating for women’s empowerment across East Africa.
She also runs a growing beauty business, Elle Lip Care, focused on skincare and cosmetics, proving that her entrepreneurial spirit matches her advocacy work.
Miss Muhoza expressed a strong desire to replicate her initiatives in Rwanda and foster collaboration between the two nations.
“Rwanda has made incredible progress, especially in women’s representation. If we can exchange ideas, we can create a better future for all of us,” she said.
Inspired by African excellence
In the pageantry world, Muhoza draws inspiration from African queens who have broken barriers, including Quiin Abenakyo and Rwanda’s own Naomie Nishimwe, who recently released a memoir titled More Than a Crown, offering a candid look at life beyond the spotlight and the pressures behind the title.
“I respect African queens so much, it’s not easy to stand on a global stage and be recognised,” she noted.
With her automatic qualification for the Miss World Festival, Muhoza is already deep in preparation, mentally, physically, and emotionally.
“This competition is about impact, not just appearance,” she emphasised. “It’s about what you’re doing in your country.”
If successful, she hopes to amplify her campaign against gender-based violence on a global scale.
Drawing from her own experiences, Muhoza inspires girls to reach for their dreams: “Put God at the centre of everything, believe in yourself, and be confident. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.”
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